"We wish to express our deepest gratitude to the Australian government, and particularly Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke, for granting us humanitarian protection and a safe haven in this beautiful country."
"At this stage, our primary focus is on our safety, our health and beginning the process of rebuilding our lives. We are elite athletes, and it remains our dream to continue our sporting careers here in Australia."
"Concerns over the Iranian players' safety surfaced after several players did not sing the national anthem at an Asian Cup match, with Iranian state TV labelling them wartime traitors."
Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh, two Iranian footballers, have expressed gratitude to the Australian government for humanitarian visas. They aim to rebuild their lives and continue their sporting careers in safety. After their team faced backlash for not singing the national anthem, concerns for their safety grew. While six players initially sought refuge, only Pasandideh and Ramezanisadeh remained in Australia, where they have begun training with Brisbane Roar. Their focus is on safety, health, and pursuing their dreams as elite athletes.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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